Archive for the 'Home' Category
(Chronologically Listed)
My Town Monday: Of Men and Boats
The Ohio and Erie Canal played a critical part in the development of the Cuyahoga Valley. The workers toiled long hours for 30 cents a day and whiskey at night.
Most of the employees of the Peninsula boat yards were locals; like the builders of the Canal, most of the laborers remain anonymous. Some not […]
Published by fromskilledhands on June 29th, 2008 tagged Discoveries, Giveaway, Peninsula, My Town Monday, Community, Home, Peninsula Python | 15 Comments »
It’s Good Luck to Be Nice
I had stopped at the Cleveland Food Coop on Saturday to pick up a few things. As I walked toward the building, I was approached by a smiling woman. She spoke little English; and started to talk to me in what I figured was Russian. I know one Russian phrase: lubov nyick o toschka. […]
Published by fromskilledhands on June 4th, 2008 tagged Musings, Passing it on, Caring, Helping, Community, Home, Gratitude | 15 Comments »
My Town Monday: Take a Ride on the Wild Side
Today’s post is a short one—the beautiful weather and the garden have been calling my name. For the record, the garden is planted, except for a couple of Roma tomato plants.
The history of trains in the Cuyahoga Valley goes back a long time. In 1869, Akron businessman David King lobbied the state legislature to build […]
Published by fromskilledhands on June 1st, 2008 tagged Giveaway, Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley, My Town Monday, Community, Home, Traveling, Peninsula Python, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad | 17 Comments »
My Town Monday: Home is Where the Art Is
The Village of Peninsula, Ohio, population 602, has a long history of creativity and of independent thinking. From the early settlers to the builders of the railroad and the Ohio and Erie Canal, people in the area took risks, expanded their horizons and shared their visions.
In the late 1930’s-early 1940’s, a number of […]
Published by fromskilledhands on May 18th, 2008 tagged Art, Craft, Giveaway, Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley, My Town Monday, Community, Home | 9 Comments »
My Town Monday: Better Late Than Never
I have learned an important thing these past few days. My Town is a state of mind. I have traveled more this past month than I have in a very long time; first to New York City at the end of April, and to the Lake Eden Arts Festival, in Black Mountain, NC, this […]
Published by fromskilledhands on May 13th, 2008 tagged creativity, Art, Craft, Discoveries, My Town Monday, Home | 13 Comments »
My Town Monday: Of Boats and Stones and Hobos
Another tip of the hat to Travis Erwin, the master behind My Town Monday. After your visit here, wander on over to his site; you will find links to bloggers’ sites that will take you all over the world.
Each week I learn more about my town, the Village of Peninsula, located in the stunningly […]
Published by fromskilledhands on May 4th, 2008 tagged Discoveries, Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley, My Town Monday, Community, Home, Hobos | 13 Comments »
My Town Monday: Home is Where the Heart Is
Over at One Word, One Rung, One Day,Travis Erwin has graciously invited bloggers to share their towns on Mondays. I’ve learned a lot about a lot of places by visiting those who have posted. My daughter, a college student in NYC, taught me about home this weekend.
I boarded the Amtrak Lake […]